﻿Synopsis by the author/publisherYou can start with one little hamster and keep counting past six slinky fish, eight favorite playmates, and more -- all the way up to ten cuddly teddy bears. With buddies, counting is fun!

“I count my aunts and uncles who visit in their cars, and all my favorite playmates who like to stare at stars.”

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